CalPoly CP11
Re-entered 18 May 2024CalPoly CP11 (NORAD 43856, COSPAR 2018-104H) was a US satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 2024, launched on 16 Dec 2018 on the Electron 04 Rideshare mission. It was operated by CALP as part of the CP programme. The spacecraft was built by CALP on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 3.5 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
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What happened to CalPoly CP11?
CalPoly CP11 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 18 May 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2018. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.
When did CalPoly CP11 re-enter the atmosphere?
CalPoly CP11 re-entered on 18 May 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.
Who operated and built CalPoly CP11?
CalPoly CP11 was operated by CALP and built by CALP (US).